Become healthier

Hello, I want to be healthier, specifically to be able to move more easily and feel fitter and able to walk long distances. I’m not sure where to start. I would like to improve my diet, exercise more, do breathing exercises (I have a lung condition which restricts my exercise levels somewhat) and reduce alcohol. I have already stopped drinking for almost 3 months.

C – Become healthier
T – I don’t know where to start
F – Overwhelm
S – Head full
A – Do nothing, freeze
R – No progress

Intentional model
C- Become healthier
T – What little thing can I do daily that would be a start
F – Hopeful
S -Tingly
A – Walk or exercise every day
R – Become healthier

Can I count become healthier as a circumstance? Also please let me know what. you think of my models. Many thanks, Sue

 

Answer:

 

You have come to the exact right place to ask for help with these models and to work on your goal!

The first model is a classic – overwhelm is one of those emotions that seems like it will be helpful because it might motivate us to do something to lessen whatever burden we’re feeling, but more often than not, it’s paralyzing. Nice job on this model.

In your second model you have a question in the T line. Try turning that into a statement. For example: “I wonder what little thing I can do every day to get started,” or, “There’s one little thing I can do every day to get started.” Try building a model out of this thought and get very particular in your A line. What do you do when you wonder or when you think there’s one little thing I can do? Be specific. I’d guess that you actually spend time identifying what the little things are, try out new ideas, bag the ones that might not work, and meet yourself exactly where you are on your health journey. One thing to question is if doing something every day is doable for you. For some people it is, for others it isn’t. If you gave yourself permission to be good enough instead of perfect, what would you expect of yourself then?

The result you can count on is that you give yourself an opportunity to identify what little things will work for you in the early phases of pursuing this goal.

Notice what arises for you when you read and process this response and come back with a part 2 so we can continue coaching.